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Re: Use G8 Key fob on G6 [lvhatchbk]
by bvdj84
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Sep 01, 2008 (7:42 am)
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Replying to: lvhatchbk (Aug 31, 2008 2:48 pm)
Yes, Pontiac really did a great job! Now, if they can use this concept for all of the their models, than they could have a chance at raising their customer base. This is exactly where they need to be right now. Now, with gas prices at where they are, and where they could possibly be soon, than I see that hurting their sales a bit. I do see many G8's sitting on my dealer lot for awhile. I drive a G6 right now, not by choice, I like it, but if I was given the opportunity to lease the G8 realistically, I would. However, I do plan to go back to Honda/Acura when I get the chance.
I like the metallic Gray, I would tint the windows, and it would not look like an American car, maybe that is why it appeals to me so much. GM, does make me wonder what they were thinking in past models, and what they are doing now to save their reputation which is on the line.
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Reputation?
by tayl0rd
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Sep 09, 2008 (8:14 am)
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GM threw its reputation in the trashcan years ago.
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Re: Reputation? [tayl0rd]
by circlew
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Sep 09, 2008 (8:26 am)
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Replying to: tayl0rd (Sep 09, 2008 8:14 am)
Absolutely correct. It's still there as far as I'm concerned. The G8 is not really a GM made here. It would be crappier if it were!
Regards,
OW
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Re: Reputation? [circlew]
by paisan
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Sep 09, 2008 (3:21 pm)
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Replying to: circlew (Sep 09, 2008 8:26 am)
Why do people get so hung up on where a car is made or who makes it? I personally judge each car on it's own. BMW, MB, Lexus, Toyota, etc. all have crappy cars or cheaply made cars. The G8 happens to be a good one, and who cares if it's made in australia?
-Mike
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Re: Reputation? [paisan]
by circlew
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Sep 10, 2008 (5:01 am)
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Replying to: paisan (Sep 09, 2008 3:21 pm)
I care because it is a great car and the cars made here are not of that caliber. Why the heck can't we make the best? I'm not hng up, though. I would buy the GT at $32K.
BTW, my local dealer has 2 base models and no GT's to be seen. They took off the marketing fee sticker! That's good news.
Regards,
OW
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Re: Reputation? [circlew]
by bvdj84
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Sep 10, 2008 (6:42 am)
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Replying to: circlew (Sep 10, 2008 5:01 am)
Yes, I do agree that cars made elsewhere are typically of higher quality.
Also, there is the fact that when I company does put a new car out and is of higher quality, the people typically don't forget its past. Like for instance, Pontiac, doesn't have the highest of ranks in quality, and now we finally have a great new model, but we have a hard time forgiving its past.
All company's do make a few cheapo models, even the higher end brands do.
The G8 is great, but pull the door handle, flip a switch, and I notice a bit of cheapness. It is little things like that. Nick picks really, but still the reality, but
this car is much higher of quality as a whole package. It certainly does not reflect its past, meaning, I would not think it was a GM product if they took the badge off. It should be their trade mark of the company to work off of. Thumbs up! I would totally drive one, but they don't lease them.
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Re: Reputation? [circlew]
by paisan
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Sep 11, 2008 (4:15 pm)
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Replying to: circlew (Sep 10, 2008 5:01 am)
I guess then the american made BMWs, MB, Camry, Accord, etc. are also of lower quality?
See there you go stereotyping again.
-mike
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Re: Reputation? [bvdj84]
by paisan
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Sep 11, 2008 (4:17 pm)
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Sep 10, 2008 6:42 am)
The G8 is great, but pull the door handle, flip a switch, and I notice a bit of cheapness. It is little things like that. Nick picks really
My guess is that it's placebo effect. If you slapped a BMW logo or a Porsche logo on the car you would not nitpick or even find those faults. The problem is that it's hard to objectively look at any vehicle.
-mike
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Re: Reputation? [paisan]
by circlew
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Sep 12, 2008 (3:10 am)
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Replying to: paisan (Sep 11, 2008 4:15 pm)
You are correct...I should have made myself clear.
All cars designed and built in the U.S.A. by Ford, GM and Chrysler are of secondary quality. The foreign manufacturers, including GM-owned Holden show their quality in looks, driving feel and lasting quality far better....IMHO, of course!
Regards,
OW
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Re: Reputation? [paisan]
by bvdj84
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Sep 12, 2008 (6:31 am)
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Replying to: paisan (Sep 11, 2008 4:17 pm)
Yes, your right! I test drove the new G8 yesterday, I drove the V8 model, and it was alot of fun! I could totally see myself getting one of those if I had a smaller family. It would be perfect for fun, and practicality. Great power! It was just there on delivery. I truly loved it, but I would want to accelerate hard all the time, or atleast for the first few months having it. Honestly, if you drive it normal, lol, than you can get decent mileage. I took the car to show my dad at work, he like it, but when it came to the interior, he said it looked a bit plain, I agree, but I also give kudos to Pontiac for doing so, rather than go crazy on this interior like they have done in the past, overdoing it. Its a great start to a great model. Although, I had to correct myself to find the window switches, as they are in the middle of the car rather than on the door. Now when scanning along the car, I saw some areas of vulnerability, meaning areas where I think won't hold up as well with time. Like the outside pillars, they seem like they would easily fade, and this model already had some swirls on them. Again, nick picks, but, I was inspecting, testing it.
I really loved the car, it would be fun. That was a great test drive. I got to go alone, so that made it better.
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